Vixen v.s. Exocet

Woody Williams · Post by **Woody Williams** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 5:53 pm

There is no such thing as "overkill".....

chris4570 · Post by **chris4570** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 6:31 pm

If you plan on doing a lot of moose hunting, I would suggest the Exocet. I'm sure the Vixen will work, but often it's the extra confidence from the added KE. If I remember correctly I'm getting somewhere between 80-85ftlbs of KE with my current setup.

You don't have to get all the accessories right away. I started with the fiber-optic sights, rope cocking aid, wax and quiver. With these items you will be ready to go hunting. Save some money, as I had too, and get yourself the other gear next year. If it's in the back of your mind that you really want an Exocet, you'll kick yourself later.

Jim C · Post by **Jim C** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 8:52 am

I own all three Ohio Legal Bows and I hunt only with the vixen for Ohio deer. I remember seeing pictures of Bernard Horton with big big moose shot in the early 80's with his "safari magnum" crossbow-the first plastic based stock with a 125 pound 12" draw recurve.

still on big moose I would use the heavier bows

remember-a heavier bow is for heavier game-not for trying to shoot light deer and long ranges

(THE BLUE STAR) · Post by **(THE BLUE STAR)** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 6:23 pm

Congrats ,good choice..

Frederick